Limited Handicap Spotlight to Shape Leicester’s Six-Race Jumps Card

A sharp winter afternoon at Leicester will soon give way to the measured rhythm of hooves and the crisp sound of timber, as the track stages a six-race jumps programme on Thursday, February 12, between 1:30pm and 4:25pm. At the heart of the meeting will stand the Kube – Leicester’s Premier Events Venue Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase, a GBB Race at Class 3 level offering a winner’s share of £7,393. The feature at 2:05pm is expected to provide both quality and intrigue, anchoring an afternoon that will blend emerging talent with seasoned handicappers across fences and distance.

The card will open at 1:30pm with the Novices’ Handicap Chase, a Class 5 contest for five-year-olds and upwards over 2m4f25y. Seven runners will line up to tackle 15 fences, competing for a winner’s share of £3,697. As the curtain-raiser, it will demand accuracy and composure, with each novice chaser seeking to establish momentum early in the day.

Attention will then turn firmly to Race 2 at 2:05pm, the Kube – Leicester’s Premier Events Venue Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase. Run over 1m7f201y with 12 fences to negotiate, this Class 3 GBB Race for five-year-olds and above has drawn four runners, each bringing distinct credentials. Mon Champion will represent Paul Nicholls, with Freddie Gingell in the saddle, a combination that will command respect. Epic West, trained by Jamie Snowden and partnered by Gavin Sheehan, will aim to press his case with sharp jumping over the intermediate trip.

Milan Tino will line up for Tom George under Jonathan Burke, while Largy Belter, trained by Dan Skelton and ridden by Tristan Durrell, will add further depth. With £7,393 awaiting the winner, the race is set to revolve around pace, positioning, and precise fencing at speed.

Race 3 at 2:40pm will see the Mares’ Handicap Chase, a Class 5 event for five-year-olds and upwards over 2m6f151y. Seven runners will face a demanding 18 fences, chasing a winner’s share of £3,697. Stamina and rhythm will be crucial here, as the longer trip will test both jumping fluency and endurance in equal measure.

The tempo will shift again at 3:15pm with the Leicester Racecourse – Ideal Self-Hire Wedding Venue Handicap Chase. This Class 5 contest, also for five-year-olds and above, will be run over 1m7f201y with 12 fences. Eight runners are set to go to post, each pursuing £3,697 for victory. The tighter trip is likely to reward tactical speed and the ability to travel strongly before quickening between obstacles.

At 3:50pm, the Steve Hastilow – One Last Race Handicap Chase will add further intrigue. A GBB Race at Class 4 level for five-year-olds and upwards, it will cover 2m4f25y and 15 fences. Five runners will compete for a winner’s share of £4,753, and with fewer rivals, the emphasis may fall on controlled aggression and well-timed moves down the back straight.

The meeting will conclude at 4:25pm with the Saunders Novices’ Hunters’ Chase, a Class 5 contest for six-year-olds and above over 2m6f151y. Six runners will tackle 18 fences in pursuit of £3,080 to the winner. As the light begins to fade, this staying test will demand bravery and balance, offering a fitting close to an afternoon shaped by precision and perseverance.

Leicester Racecards 12 February will not rely on headline-grabbing numbers alone. Instead, it will be defined by competitive fields, measured distances, and the steady rise of horses seeking to carve their place in the season’s narrative.